Yesterday (noun/adverb)

  1. Noun:
    • The day before today. Refers to the most recent day in the past.
  2. Adverb:
    • On the day before today. Describes an action or event that occurred on the day before the current day.

Prepositions

  • Before: Commonly used with “yesterday” before nouns (e.g., “yesterday’s news,” “yesterday’s events”).
  • After: Less commonly used, but can follow “since” (e.g., “since yesterday”).

Collocations

  • Yesterday’s news
  • Yesterday’s events
  • Yesterday afternoon
  • Yesterday evening
  • Yesterday morning
  • Yesterday’s meeting
  • Yesterday’s decision
  • Yesterday’s problem

Example Sentences

  1. Yesterday, I went to the new restaurant downtown.
  2. Yesterday was a busy day at work.
  3. She called me yesterday to discuss the project.
  4. The weather yesterday was sunny and warm.
  5. We had a meeting yesterday to finalize the details.
  6. Yesterday’s presentation was well-received by the audience.
  7. I finished the book I was reading yesterday.
  8. The team made a crucial decision yesterday.
  9. Yesterday evening, we watched a movie together.
  10. Yesterday morning, I went for a run in the park.
  11. He sent an email yesterday regarding the upcoming event.
  12. Yesterday’s news about the merger was surprising.
  13. The event was scheduled for yesterday, but it was postponed.
  14. Yesterday’s decision will have a long-term impact on the company.
  15. We discussed the yesterday’s problem and found a solution.
  16. I received a package yesterday that I had been expecting.
  17. Yesterday afternoon, I met with the client to go over the contract.
  18. The email was sent yesterday and should be in your inbox.
  19. We had a lovely dinner yesterday at the new bistro.
  20. Yesterday’s events were quite dramatic and unexpected.
  21. The weather yesterday afternoon was perfect for a picnic.
  22. Yesterday’s discussion highlighted several important issues.
  23. He mentioned yesterday that he would be out of town next week.
  24. Yesterday marked the start of a new project for the team.
  25. The news yesterday was filled with reports about the upcoming election.
  26. Yesterday’s meeting lasted for over two hours.
  27. I was very tired yesterday after the long day at work.
  28. Yesterday’s decision has sparked a lot of debate among the staff.
  29. The surprise party was planned for yesterday, but it was canceled.
  30. Yesterday morning’s briefing provided important updates.
  31. She left a message yesterday but forgot to follow up today.
  32. The yesterday’s issue was resolved by the end of the day.
  33. We had a great time yesterday at the charity event.
  34. Yesterday’s concert was a huge success.
  35. The restaurant was closed yesterday for maintenance.
  36. The report from yesterday was reviewed this morning.
  37. Yesterday brought unexpected news that changed our plans.
  38. We celebrated his birthday yesterday with a small party.
  39. Yesterday’s traffic was lighter than usual.
  40. The deadline for the project was yesterday.
  41. Yesterday’s lunch meeting was very productive.
  42. The update was provided yesterday, but I missed it.
  43. Yesterday was the first day of the new semester.
  44. The artwork created yesterday is now on display.
  45. Yesterday’s workout was more intense than usual.
  46. The documents were sent out yesterday as requested.
  47. Yesterday’s performance review was more favorable than expected.
  48. The issue was first raised yesterday during the team meeting.
  49. The news broke yesterday about the new policy changes.
  50. Yesterday’s review highlighted several areas for improvement.